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Boise State University is a metropolitan research institution offering a wide array of subjects to students. Founded as Boise Junior College in 1932 in Idaho, BSU now has 88 bachelors and 108 graduate degrees from 7 different academic colleges. The university maintains the largest undergraduate nursing program in the state and offers the nation’s only master’s degree in Raptor Biology. As one of the fastest growing biomolecular research programs in Idaho, BSU supports researchers studying Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer, artificial cartilage, chemotherapeutic drugs and other areas. BSU pledges to pay for any courses students need to graduate beyond four years when students sign up for the “Finish in Four” program as freshmen, although certain majors are excluded. The school competes in NCAA Division I athletics, and the school mascot is the Bronco, chosen to reflect Boise’s western location and the wild horses that roamed the nearby Owyhee Canyonlands. An active student association rallies around its popular football program in the fall. Greek life exists on-campus, and though most students live off-campus they increasingly stay in school housing. More »

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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2013 and returned in fall 2014.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$6,641

Out of State Tuition

$19,493

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$6,829

$5,090

Off Campus

$7,812

$5,090

Off Campus With Family

$4,026

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$19,760

$32,612

Off Campus

$20,743

$33,595

Off Campus With Family

$11,867

$24,719

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2014-2015, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2014-2015. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$50

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

7,832

78%

36%

Male

3,669

73%

37%

Female

4,153

82%

35%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

76%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

920

460

460

N/A

75th Percentile

1,150

570

580

N/A

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

56%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

20

20

19

N/A

75th Percentile

26

25

26

N/A

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2014. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2014.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2007 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2014-2015. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.